ADA Updates Radiography Recommendations
The ADA has recently updated the dental radiography recommendations for professionals to stay informed on the appropriate uses of diagnostic imaging. The last time these were updated was back in 2004, so several aspects have been been added and/or changed since to reflect how the industry has evolved. Overall, the most updated sections are the [...]
Number of U.S. Adults with Periodontitis is Higher than Expected
A new study published by the Journal of Dental Research discloses the prevalence, severity, and extent of Periodontitis among U.S. adults (age 30 years and over), with results that are much higher than ever expected. The study used data from the 2009-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycle, and incorporated the first national probability [...]
ADA Updates Guidelines for CBCT Use
The safety of clinicians and patients should always be a top priority, and in order to further grantee this, organizations such as the ADA and CDC creates recommendations and guidelines for offices to abide by. Most recently, the ADA released guidelines for the use of CBCT’s in the dental office. [Read More]
Ranking U.S. States by Trends in Oral Health
Earlier this summer, The Kaiser Commission released a report titled, “Oral Health in the US: Key Facts” which discussed the many issues our country currently faces in terms of delivering and maintaining quality oral health care among the general public. Unfortunately, these issues emerge because the resources needed…[READ MORE]
ADA Gives America a ‘D’ in Oral Health Awareness
Whether it is brushing, flossing, or toothbrush replacement, Americans have proven to be lacking knowledge when it comes to oral health awareness. The results of the ADA’s May survey highlights the need for better patient education and understnading here in America. [Read Article]
CDC Releases Ups & Downs of US Oral Health
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a new report stating there have been both positive and negative changes in our nation’s oral health over the past few decades (based on a survey from ’05-’08). While tooth decay remains one of the most prevalent issues in modern dentistry, the U.S. rate has actually declined over [...]
New Report on U.S. Dental Handpiece Usage
A report was recently published by DentalCompare on the U.S. dental handpiece market, with a focus on purchasing decisions/general usage from practicing clinicians. The contents of this report are based on a survey that over 600 dental professionals participated in, producing the following results [read more]
